Carol of the Bells (for 12 cellos) - Steven Sharp Nelson

Title: Carol of the Bells

Artist: Steven Sharp Nelson

Album: YouTube Video!

Okay, I couldn't help it, it's my favorite Christmas song and as I was searching YouTube for a song to upload I stumbled upon this one. The genre is quite different from what I usually post but I still like it. Gotta hand it to awesome musicians who can arrange songs like this (shall we call it a classical mashup?) 

Listen! (besides there's still a bit of the Christmas spirit in the air)

~k

Oh and I wikipedia-ed him and here's what I got:

Steven Sharp Nelson (born 1977) is a pioneer in “cello-percussion”—an alternative performance method that combines traditional, lyrical cello techniques with unconventional pizzicato and percussive technique. He was born and still resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began studying cello at age 8, percussion at age 12 and guitar at age 17. He has invented a new method of playing the cello that combines elements learned from each of these instruments.

Nelson is well known for his collaborations with pianist Jon Schmidt as The piano guys --most particularly in their mash-up arrangement of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and Cold Play’s “Viva La Vida,” a YouTube sensation. Schmidt and Nelson perform regularly together throughout the United States and the world.

More from his official site: Official website 

Velcro - Bell X1

Title: Velcro

Artist: Bell X1

Album: Bloodless Coup (2011)

A song I heard this morning on the radio! 

If you're familiar with Damien Rice, he was the front man of the group when they used to be called Juniper. The band now consists of Paul Noonan, David Geraghty and Dominic Philips. Velcro is taken from their 5th album. They sort of remind me of Snow Patrol.

Enjoy!

~k

Bell X1

Hello - Martin Solveig & Dragonette

Title: Hello

Artist: Martin Solveig & Dragonette

Album: Smash (2011)

For those who know me, I guess you know why I like this video. Haha

Tennis! Roland Garros! Plus cameo appearances! hahaha

Martin Solveig is a french electronic DJ and producer with vocals from Canadian electropop Dragonette. 

As for the song, i would describe it as cute. Hello! :)

~k

You Make Me Feel - Cobra Starship feat. Sabi

Title: You Make Me Feel

Artist: Cobra Starship feat. Sabi

Album: Night Shades (2011)

I like it when artists collaborate, they come up great songs! 
Check out this dancey-song by the synthpop band, Cobra Starship featuring Sabi.

~k

Bette Davis Eyes (cover) - Brandon Flowers

Title: Bette Davis Eyes (cover)

Artist: Brandon Flowers

Album: Eden Sessions, UK 12JULY2011

ohhh hello there brandon flowers!

it's you singing one of the songs i like hahaha!

(thanks to waitingforthewinter who uploaded this on youtube!)

~k

Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine

Title: Shake It Out

Artist: Florence + The Machine

Album: Ceremonials (2011)

Another new year song!

It's time to start a new and get rid of the past.

Florence + The Machine is another English band. 

I must say Florence Welch's vocal quality is great! Her voice is hmm how do i describe it... big and solid, if you get what I mean?

Check out their previous songs such as Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up) and You've Got The Love as well :) 

~k

Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club

Title: Something Good Can Work

Artist: Two Door Cinema Club (single-2009)

Album: Tourist History (2010)

This is the first single released by the Northern-Irish rock band in 2009. Undercover Martyn was the first song I heard from the band, which I instantly liked as well. The songs are both upbeat, catchy and have a positive vibe. Enjoy! :) 

~k